NAME PROFILE
Lela
Lela is a name of various origins, including Swahili (meaning 'black beauty') and French (meaning 'loyal'). it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, social, and practical.
Key Stats
| Total births | 43,073 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 23%OH — 19%IL — 18%TN — 18%
Notable People
Lela Rochon (Actress) · Lela Rose (Designer) · Lela Loren (Actress) · Lela Swift (Director) · Lela Rogers (Actress)
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